[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 230 (Monday, December 1, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67255-67258]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-29847]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and 
Disapprovals

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Monthly Notice of PFC Approvals and Disapprovals. In September 
2003, there were 11 applications approved. Additionally, two approved 
amendments to previously approved applications are listed.

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SUMMARY: The FAA publishes a monthly notice, as appropriate, of PFC 
approvals and disapprovals under the provisions of the Aviation Safety 
and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990 (Title IX of the Omnibus Budget 
Reconciliation Act of 1990) (Pub. L. 101-508) and Part 158 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 158). This notice is 
published pursuant to paragraph d of Sec.  158.29.

PFC Applications Approved

    Public Agency: City of Bismarck, North Dakota.
    Application Number: 03-04-C-00-BIS.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $5,574,555.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2014.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxis 
filing FAA Form 1800-31 except commuter air carriers.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Bismarck Municipal Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Filing and mitigation of wetlands in northwest quadrant of the 
airport
    Rehabilitate taxiways C and D.
    Update airport layout plan.
    Expand general aviation ramp.
    New terminal area development project.
    Plans and specifications for 2005 construction.
    Taxiway C rehabilitation, construction of the corner extension, and 
replacement of lighting of those sections of taxiways C and B.
    Plans and specifications for 2006 construction.
    Purchase two plow trucks.
    Master plan update.
    PFC application preparation.
    Decision Date: September 4, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas T. Schauer, Bismarck Airports 
District Office, (701) 323-7380.
    Public Agency: County of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    Application Number: 03-09-U-00-MKE.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $3.
    Total PFC Revenue to be Used in this Decision: $1,474,500.
    Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2011.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2015.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: No change from 
previous decision.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved For Use:
    Outer taxiway extension.
    International arrivals building ramp expansion.
    Decision Date: September 4, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sandra E. DePottey, Minneapolis 
Airports District Office, (612) 713-4363.
    Public Agency: Regional Authority of Louisville and Jefferson 
County, Louisville, Kentucky.
    Application Number: 03-03-C-00-SDF.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $5,666,800.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2017.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2018.
    Classes of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's:
    (1) Air taxi/commercial operators having fewer than 500 annual 
enplanements; (2) certified air carriers have fewer than 500 annual 
enplanements; and (3) certified route air carriers having fewer than 
500 annual enplanements.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that each approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Louisville International Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use:
    Regional jet gates and holding rooms.
    Decision Date: September 16, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jerry O. Bowers, Memphis Airports 
District Office, (901) 544-3495, extension 221.
    Public Agency: Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority, Knoxville, 
Tennessee.
    Application Number: 03-07-C-00-TYS.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $4,691,627.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: July 1, 2022.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2023.
    Classes of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that each approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at McGhee Tyson Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use: 
Terminal improvements program.
    PFC administration and development.
    Decision Date: September 16, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Cager Swauncy, Memphis Airports 
District Office, (901) 544-3495.
    Public Agency: City of Atlanta, Georgia.
    Application Number: 03-04-C-00-ATL.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $251,516,355.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2013.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2015.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators enplaning revenue passengers in limited, 
irregular, special service air taxi commercial operations such as air 
ambulance services, student instruction, non-stop sightseeing flights 
that begin and end at the airport and are concluded within a 25-mile 
radius of the airport.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that each approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use. 
Automated hold baggage screening project.
    Determination: Partially approved. The City's PFC application 
requested 100 percent PFC funding for the project. However, after the 
application was submitted, the City received an Airport Improvement 
Program (AIP) grant to fund a portion of the project. Therefore, the 
approved amount was reduced by the amount of the AIP grant.
    Decision Date: September 19, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Terry Washington, Atlanta Airports 
District Office, (404) 305-7143.
    Public Agency: Wichita Airport Authority, Wichita, Kansas.
    Application Number: 03-04-C-00-ICT.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.

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    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $9,329,500.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2003.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2007.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's:
    On demand air taxi/commercial operators.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Runway and taxiway shoulders/blast pad rehabilitation.
    South air cargo apron and road construction.
    North air cargo apron construction (phase IV).
    Perimeter service and security road rehabilitation.
    General aviation ramp reconstruction (phases I and II).
    North general aviation ramp reconstruction.
    North T-hangar complex pavement rehabilitation.
    Pavement condition inventory.
    Airport road rehabilitation.
    Mid-Continent Drive bridge rehabilitation.
    Security gate entrance driveway reconstruction.
    Terminal loop road rehabilitation.
    Runway liquid materials spreader.
    Snow sweeper/blower.
    Snow removal equipment.
    Airfield sweeper truck replacement.
    Two aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles replacement.
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting quick response vehicle.
    Electric vault flood protection.
    Guard stations.
    Terminal restroom remodel.
    Loading bridge program.
    Terminal area planning study.
    Master plan update.
    Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection and 
Use: Two disabled passenger boarding assistance devices.
    Determination: Partially approved. The public agency did not 
provide substantive information regarding usage rates that would exceed 
the capacity of one device. Therefore, the FAA approved the purchase of 
only one device.
    Brief Description of Withdrawn Projects: Mobile stair truck.
    Determination: The public agency withdrew this project from the 
application by letter dated September 17, 2003.
    Baggage area screening upgrade.
    Determination: The public agency withdrew this project from the 
application by letter dated June 19, 2003.
    Decision Date: September 22, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorna Sandridge, Central Region 
Airports Division, (816) 329-2641.
    Public Agency: Port of Oakland, Oakland, California.
    Application Number: 03-13-C-00-OAK.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $176,267,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2010.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's:
    Nonscheduled/on-demand air carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Oakland International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use At a 
$4.50 PFC Level: Terminal Two building and security improvements.
    Reconstruction of taxiway U.
    Multi-user system equipment, phase 3.
    Security checkpoint enhancements.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use At a 
$3.00 PFC Level: Bay Area Rapid Transit connector project, phase 1.
    Decision Date: September 23, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlys Linglsch, San Francisco 
Airports District Office, (650) 876-2806.
    Public Agency: City of Atlanta, Georgia.
    Application Number: 03-05-U-00-ATL.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue to be Used in this Decision: $342,036,938.
    Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2005.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2015.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: No change from 
previous decision.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use: Airport access 
roadway.
    CONRAC automated people mover system.
    Decision Date: September 24, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry Washington, Atlanta Airports 
District Office, (404) 305-7143.
    Public Agency: Sanford Airport Authority, Sanford, Florida.
    Application Number: 03-02-C-00-SFB.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $2.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $13,312,090.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2003.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2014.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Terminal expansion project.
    Decision Date: September 25, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krystal Hudson, Orlando Airports 
District Office, (407) 812-6331, extension 36.
    Public Agency: City of Eugene, Oregon.
    Application Number: 03-05-C-00-EUG.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $2,032,935.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2005.
    Classes of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's:
    (1) Operations by air taxi/commercial operators utilizing aircraft 
having a maximum seating capacity of less than 20 passengers when 
enplaneing revenue passengers in a limited, irregular/non-scheduled, or 
special service manner; and (2) operations by air taxi/commercial 
operators without regard to seating capacity, for revenue passengers 
transported for student instruction, nonstop sightseeing flights that 
begin and end at Eugene Airport and are conducted within a 25 mile 
radius of the airport, firefighting charters, ferry or training 
flights, air ambulence/medivact flights; and aerial photography on 
survey flights.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that each approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Eugene Airport Mahlon Sweet Field.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Parallel runway 16L/34R construction.

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    Parallel runway 16L/34R--ramp construction.
    Decision Date: September 26, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Lee-Pang, Seattle Airports 
District Office, (425) 227-2654.
    Public Agency: Lee County Airport Authority, Fort Myers, Florida.
    Application Number: 03-05-C-00-RSW.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $104,801,531.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2011.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 2017.
    Classes of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Southwest Florida International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Design and construction of new midfield terminal.
    Runway 10/28 rehabilitation.,
    Americans with Disabilities act improvements.
    Security upgrades.
    Land acquisition.
    Snow removal equipment.
    Decision Date: September 30, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Juan C. Brown, Orlando Airports 
District Office, (407) 812-6331, extension 18.

                                           Amendments to PFC Approvals
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                                                                                     Original         Amended
                                     Amendment       Original         Amended        estimated       estimated
   Amendment No., city, state      approved date   approved net    approved net     charge exp.     charge exp.
                                                    PFC revenue     PFC revenue        date            date
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01-03-C-01-BIS Bismarck, ND.....        09/04/03        $925,522      $1,001,481        12/01/03        03/01/04
00-01-C-01-SFB Sanford, FL......        09/16/03       1,100,332       1,192,352        10/01/16        12/01/03
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 21, 2003.
Frank San Martin,
Acting Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Branch.
[FR Doc. 03-29847 Filed 11-28-03; 8:45 am]
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